Summary & Overview
HCPCS Level II E2362: Power Wheelchair Group 24 Lead Acid Battery
HCPCS Level II code E2362 denotes a power wheelchair accessory — specifically a group 24 non-sealed lead acid battery, billed per unit. This code matters nationally because batteries are a recurring, essential supply for power mobility device users; appropriate coding affects coverage determinations, supplier billing, and access to functioning mobility equipment. Key payers for this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.
Readers will find a concise explanation of what E2362 represents, typical settings and clinical context for use, and the scope of payer coverage across major national plans. The publication outlines common billing practices, relevant benchmark topics such as billing units and supply replacement frequency, and any noted policy nuances that influence reimbursement and claims adjudication. Data not available in the input is clearly marked where applicable. The goal is to provide clinicians, DME suppliers, and billing professionals with a national overview of the code’s purpose and the practical considerations affecting claims and patient access.
Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code E2362 describes a power wheelchair accessory: a group 24 non-sealed lead acid battery, billed each. The service type is durable medical equipment (DME) accessory supply used to provide replacement or additional batteries for power wheelchairs. The typical site of service is durable medical equipment provision and patient home use for mobility devices.
Clinical & Coding Specifications
Clinical Context
A typical patient is an adult or pediatric wheelchair user who requires replacement non-sealed lead-acid batteries for a power wheelchair (group 24 battery, each). The encounter commonly occurs in an outpatient durable medical equipment (DME) setting, a home medical equipment (HME) supplier, or during a home visit by an accredited DME technician. Clinical workflow: the treating clinician (physiatrist, rehabilitation physician, or primary care provider) documents the medical necessity for a power mobility device and ongoing power supply support in the chart (e.g., mobility impairment from spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, severe osteoarthritis). The patient presents with reduced driving range, inability to power the wheelchair, or failed battery testing. The DME supplier verifies the wheelchair make/model and battery group size (group 24), confirms battery type (non-sealed lead-acid), obtains a valid prescription/order from the clinician specifying E2362 (power wheelchair accessory, group 24 non-sealed lead acid battery, each), and documents delivery and patient education on charging and maintenance. Billing occurs to the patient’s payer (examples: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, BUCA, Medicare) with appropriate diagnosis linkage and any required prior authorization documented in the claim.
Coding Specifications
| Modifier | Description | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
00 | No modifier (default) |